Beam and Infill Suspended Floors - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 08:55, 29 October 2020

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	Floor system designs and the products specification used will transfer loads to the beams in different ways, e.g. via point a) or point b) or a combination of points a) and b).		Floor system designs and the products specification used will transfer loads to the beams in different ways, e.g. via point a) or point b) or a combination of points a) and b).
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	* Transparent insulation.		* Transparent insulation.

−	[[Category:~~Products_/_components~~]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]

Designing Buildings at 07:07, 16 October 2017

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	* Conventions for U-value calculations (2006 edition) BR 443.		* Conventions for U-value calculations (2006 edition) BR 443.
	* Designing out unintended consequences when applying solid wall insulation FB 79.		* Designing out unintended consequences when applying solid wall insulation FB 79.
		+	* EPS Geofill Civil Engineering - Case Study.
	* Hempcrete.		* Hempcrete.
	* Insulation.		* Insulation.
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	* Transparent insulation.		* Transparent insulation.

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	* Phase change materials.		* Phase change materials.
	* Polyurethane spray foam in structurally insulated panels and composite structures.		* Polyurethane spray foam in structurally insulated panels and composite structures.
−	* Profiled ~~& Cut~~-~~To-Fall Roof Insulation - Case Study~~.	+	* Profiled and cut to fall roof insulation - case study.
	* Solid wall insulation.		* Solid wall insulation.
	* Sound insulation.		* Sound insulation.

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	* Phase change materials.		* Phase change materials.
	* Polyurethane spray foam in structurally insulated panels and composite structures.		* Polyurethane spray foam in structurally insulated panels and composite structures.
		+	* Profiled & Cut-To-Fall Roof Insulation - Case Study.
	* Solid wall insulation.		* Solid wall insulation.
	* Sound insulation.		* Sound insulation.

Designing Buildings at 06:44, 16 October 2017

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	* Insulation.		* Insulation.
	* Insulation for ground floors.		* Insulation for ground floors.
		+	* Passivehaus Foundation Insulation - Case Study.
	* Phase change materials.		* Phase change materials.
	* Polyurethane spray foam in structurally insulated panels and composite structures.		* Polyurethane spray foam in structurally insulated panels and composite structures.

Designing Buildings at 15:16, 12 October 2017

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	* Aerogel insulation for buildings.		* Aerogel insulation for buildings.
		+	* Beam and Polystyrene Block Suspended Flooring - Case Study.
	* Cavity wall insulation		* Cavity wall insulation
	* Celotex RS5000 PIR insulation.		* Celotex RS5000 PIR insulation.

Designing Buildings at 09:02, 9 October 2017

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	These are generally supplied as two-part systems comprising infill panels and separate insulation over sheet or beam cap/cover – Figures 1 and 2.		These are generally supplied as two-part systems comprising infill panels and separate insulation over sheet or beam cap/cover – Figures 1 and 2.

−	[[File:~~Fig 1 Infill~~.JPG]]	+	[[File:Fig_1_Infill.JPG\|link=File:Fig_1_Infill.JPG]]

	R2 panels contribute to the mechanical function of the final floor system. They must be supplied as a single piece product to meet the requirements of BS EN 15037-4 – Figure 3.		R2 panels contribute to the mechanical function of the final floor system. They must be supplied as a single piece product to meet the requirements of BS EN 15037-4 – Figure 3.

−	[[File:~~Fig 3 Infill~~.JPG]]	+	[[File:Fig_3_Infill.JPG\|link=File:Fig_3_Infill.JPG]]

	Suspended concrete beams provide two specific support or bearing points – Figure 4. Floor system design and the product specification used will transfer loads to the beams in different ways, e.g. via point a) or point b) or a combination of points a) and b).		Suspended concrete beams provide two specific support or bearing points – Figure 4. Floor system design and the product specification used will transfer loads to the beams in different ways, e.g. via point a) or point b) or a combination of points a) and b).

−	[[File:~~Fig 4 Infill~~.JPG]]	+	[[File:Fig_4_Infill.JPG\|link=File:Fig_4_Infill.JPG]]

	The type of panel chosen will have implications for the specification of the floor wearing surface above. This will be a timber deck, or a structural or non-structural concrete topping – and options will be defined by the type of floor system specified and the imposed loads of the building. The specification of the insulating infill panels chosen will also be a factor.		The type of panel chosen will have implications for the specification of the floor wearing surface above. This will be a timber deck, or a structural or non-structural concrete topping – and options will be defined by the type of floor system specified and the imposed loads of the building. The specification of the insulating infill panels chosen will also be a factor.
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	* The building insulation market.		* The building insulation market.
	* Transparent insulation.		* Transparent insulation.
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Jablite at 16:48, 5 October 2017

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	R1 panels perform no mechanical function to the final floor system, but may act as formwork during construction of the floor.		R1 panels perform no mechanical function to the final floor system, but may act as formwork during construction of the floor.

−	R2 panels contribute to the mechanical function of the final floor system.	+	These are generally supplied as two-part systems comprising infill panels and separate insulation over sheet or beam cap/cover – Figures 1 and 2.
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		+	[[File:Fig 1 Infill.JPG]]
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		+	R2 panels contribute to the mechanical function of the final floor system. They must be supplied as a single piece product to meet the requirements of BS EN 15037-4 – Figure 3.
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		+	[[File:Fig 3 Infill.JPG]]
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		+	Suspended concrete beams provide two specific support or bearing points – Figure 4. Floor system design and the product specification used will transfer loads to the beams in different ways, e.g. via point a) or point b) or a combination of points a) and b).
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		+	[[File:Fig 4 Infill.JPG]]

	The type of panel chosen will have implications for the specification of the floor wearing surface above. This will be a timber deck, or a structural or non-structural concrete topping – and options will be defined by the type of floor system specified and the imposed loads of the building. The specification of the insulating infill panels chosen will also be a factor.		The type of panel chosen will have implications for the specification of the floor wearing surface above. This will be a timber deck, or a structural or non-structural concrete topping – and options will be defined by the type of floor system specified and the imposed loads of the building. The specification of the insulating infill panels chosen will also be a factor.

−	NHCB guidelines are evolving too	+	=== NHCB guidelines are evolving too ===

	NHBC provides detailed guidance documents for suspended beam and infill floor systems and the accepted toppings that can be used to finish the construction. Structural screeds will be reinforced by way of either, micro fibre, macro fibre, steel fibre or steel mesh.		NHBC provides detailed guidance documents for suspended beam and infill floor systems and the accepted toppings that can be used to finish the construction. Structural screeds will be reinforced by way of either, micro fibre, macro fibre, steel fibre or steel mesh.

Designing Buildings at 14:01, 28 September 2017

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−	~~===~~ By Steve Broadhurst, Technical and NPD Manager, Jablite ~~===~~	+	By Steve Broadhurst, Technical and NPD Manager, Jablite

	=== Beam and block floor construction methods – a historical perspective ===		=== Beam and block floor construction methods – a historical perspective ===
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	Suspended concrete beams provide two specific support or bearing points.		Suspended concrete beams provide two specific support or bearing points.

−	[[File:~~Suspended 2~~ .png]][[File:~~2nd image~~.jpg]]	+	[[File:Suspended_2_.png\|link=File:Suspended_2_.png]][[File:2nd_image.jpg\|link=File:2nd_image.jpg]]


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		+	=== In conclusion… ===

		+	… the use of suspended beam and insulating infill panels is increasing for all the obvious reasons – speed of install, thermal performance, enhanced junction performance, health and safety benefits for the installer. Independently tested and certified products/systems are available and in most cases accepted for use by NHBC.

		+	--[[User:Jablite\|Jablite]]

		+	= Find out more =

−	~~In conclusion…~~	+	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

−	~~… the use of suspended beam and insulating infill panels is increasing~~ for ~~all the obvious reasons – speed of install, thermal performance, enhanced junction performance, health and safety benefits~~ for ~~the installer~~. ~~Independently tested and certified products/systems are available and in most cases accepted~~ for ~~use by NHBC~~.	+	* Aerogel insulation for buildings.
		+	* Cavity wall insulation
		+	* Celotex RS5000 PIR insulation.
		+	* Conventions for U-value calculations (2006 edition) BR 443.
		+	* Designing out unintended consequences when applying solid wall insulation FB 79.
		+	* Hempcrete.
		+	* Insulation.
		+	* Insulation for ground floors.
		+	* Phase change materials.
		+	* Polyurethane spray foam in structurally insulated panels and composite structures.
		+	* Solid wall insulation.
		+	* Sound insulation.
		+	* The building insulation market.
		+	* Transparent insulation.

Jablite at 14:21, 11 September 2017

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	Pre-stressed concrete beams are designed to span the required suspended floor distances and be capable of withstanding the applied loads as a self-bearing specification. Suspended floor system providers will design the beam layouts to suit each specific application to ensure the system performs structurally.		Pre-stressed concrete beams are designed to span the required suspended floor distances and be capable of withstanding the applied loads as a self-bearing specification. Suspended floor system providers will design the beam layouts to suit each specific application to ensure the system performs structurally.
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		+	Suspended concrete beams provide two specific support or bearing points.
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		+	Floor system designs and the products specification used will transfer loads to the beams in different ways, e.g. via point a) or point b) or a combination of points a) and b).

	The final beam layout will play an important part in the U-value assessment of each design. An assessor will look at the beam centre ratio – and will use this to calculate the design’s percentage of concrete versus insulation.		The final beam layout will play an important part in the U-value assessment of each design. An assessor will look at the beam centre ratio – and will use this to calculate the design’s percentage of concrete versus insulation.
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	Some system providers hold independent certificates for their product offer.		Some system providers hold independent certificates for their product offer.

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	BBA, for example, provides indicative U-value and Psi values. But, while these indicative numbers are useful, it’s important that the precise thermal performance of each floor is assessed on its own merit during the design phase.		BBA, for example, provides indicative U-value and Psi values. But, while these indicative numbers are useful, it’s important that the precise thermal performance of each floor is assessed on its own merit during the design phase.